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Major boost to UK robotics capability with EPSRC UK-RAS Network
The UK’s ability to develop and exploit the vast potential of Robotics and Autonomous Systems was given a major boost with the formal launch of The EPSRC UK Robotics and Autonomous Systems Network (UK-RAS Network). The Network will bring together the UK’s core academic capabilities in robotics innovation under national coordination for the first time and encourage academic and industry collaborations that will accelerate the developme...
Network aims to advance UK's robotics & UAS ability
The University of Southampton is to play a major role in helping to boost the UK’s ability to develop and exploit the vast potential of robotics and autonomous systems.Southampton is one of the founding partners of the EPSRC UK Robotics and Autonomous Systems Network (UK-RAS Network), which will bring together the country’s key academic capabilities in robotics innovation under national coordination for the first time.
Award-winning West Country female engineer calls for inspirational female engineers to step forward
An award-winning young female engineer from the West Country is calling on her fellow female engineers to follow in her footsteps and enter a prestigious engineering award.
Electrical professionals urged to comply with amended standards
The Institution of Engineering and Technology has urged all electrical professionals to ensure that they are familiar with the standards set out in the IET Wiring Regulations BS 7671:2008 incorporating amendment 3:2015. The call comes as 1st July 2015 marks the date from which all new electrical installations must be designed to comply with the standards and requirements set out in BS 7671:2008 incorporating amendment 3:2015.
5G, what is it good for?
This years CW Future of Wireless International conference, which takes place from 23rdto 24th June, will see industry experts taking a close look at 5G and asking what is it, do we need it and what is it good for. According to the latest Mobile Economy report from the GSMA, 4G is still a relatively nascent technology on a global scale, with just under 7% of total connections by the end of 2014.
IET launches electrical standards in digital format
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has announced the launch of Electrical Standards Plus, a digital suite of publications for all users of the IET Wiring Regulations and expert IET guidance.
Transport network tester options support RFC6349 spec
Important enhancements have been added to Anritsu’s portable MT1000A Network Master Pro and MT1100A Network Master Flex family of all-in-one transport network testers. The enhancements include the support of CPRI/OBSAI and RFC 6349 TCP throughput testing, Optical Transport Network (OTN) multi stage mapping for OTU3/4, a powerful remote operation tool and support of a Video Inspection Probe.
Telematics system provides an abundance of I/Os
Avalue has unveiled a modular, in-vehicle, embedded telematics system,VMS-BYT.Offering easy assembly and maintenance,VMS-BYTis a rugged system which increases stability and environmental tolerance, suitable for applications including fleet telematics, passenger infotainment, and in-vehicle surveillance on board commuter shuttles, long distance coaches, and vehicle fleets.
Efficiency clarifications
There is some debate as to who originally invented the incandescent light bulb. Some say Thomas Edison whilst others say Sir Joseph Swan. There are also those who claim both of these great minds were merely tweaking existing devices. What is certain is that the incandescent light bulb is going the way of anyone that staked a claim on its invention.
ZigBee & Thread collaboration analysed by Cees Links
The ZigBee Alliance and the Thread Group recently announced that they are collaborating to aid development of connected home products, opening thedoor for the ZigBee Cluster Library Application Protocol to run on Thread networks. This is a big step forward to making the IoT and the Smart Home real.Check out the detailed analysis from Cees Links, CEO, GreenPeak, below: